Irene wreck

3-4 miles N of Green Is out near outer reef with reef standing off shore about 2 miles 24/04/1926. Lost rudder, sailed through gap in reef.

  • Length 8.50

  • Draft 2.00

  • When Lost 1926/04/24

  • Where Lost 3 to 4 miles N Green Island 0.5 miles S Edward Is 182 off shore

  • Sinking Lost rudder, sank in heavy seas anchored close to shore

  • Sunk Code Foundered

  • Port From Fremantle

  • Port To Jurien Bay

Museum Reference

  • wreck Irene

  • Protected Federal

  • Found PA

  • Inspected N

  • Confidential NO

Artefact information

Full information about the Irene
wreck Irene
When Lost 1926/04/24
Protected Federal
Found PA
Inspected N
Where Lost 3 to 4 miles N Green Island 0.5 miles S Edward Is 182 off shore
Length 8.50
Draft 2.00
Crew 1
Sinking Lost rudder, sank in heavy seas anchored close to shore
Sunk Code Foundered
Port From Fremantle
Port To Jurien Bay
Master J. McKay
Owner J. McKay
Comments 3-4 miles N of Green Is out near outer reef with reef standing off shore about 2 miles 24/04/1926. Lost rudder, sailed through gap in reef.
Sources SRO 430 ITEM-1926/3133 Police Dept Fremantle
Confidential NO
URL http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/irene